# Relaxing Mexican Villas This Mexican Villa Mixes Modern Aesthetics with a Seaside Theme By Mishal Omar | Published 2016-05-17 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mexican-villa References: [dezeen](http://www.dezeen.com/2016/05/16/baaq-alfonso-quinones-casa-cal-mexico-city-seaside-house-edmund-sumner-photography/) & [baaq.net](http://www.baaq.net/) This Mexican villa was designed by Alfonso Quinones near Puerto Escondido Oaxaca and features elements that give it a modern feel while still looking like a [large, beach-side hut](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casa-tobi). The villa -- along with the other seven villas designed throughout this project -- is entitled 'Casa Cal.' It is located in a village that is popular among tourists who enjoy surfing. This specific villa features unique properties that were designed with architectural challenges in mind. Consisting of two floors, the residence features a [rooftop swimming pool](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casa-tres-patis) that is contained in a concrete cube. The large open-concept Mexican villa is built to fully take advantage of the ample light in the area and provides a [luxurious space](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/villa-a) in which residents can relax. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.4/10 - Popularity: 89% | Activity: 66% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/architecture) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Modern Beach-side Architecture:** Opportunity for architects and designers to create modern, aesthetically pleasing villas that seamlessly blend with beachside locations. - **Architectural Challenges:** Potential for innovative solutions and designs to overcome architectural challenges when creating unique properties in specific locations. - **Open-concept Design:** Demand for open-concept designs that maximize natural light and provide luxurious spaces for relaxation. ### Where This Applies - **Architecture and Design:** Opportunity for architects and designers to create innovative, modern villas and overcome architectural challenges. - **Tourism and Hospitality:** Potential for tourist destinations to attract visitors by offering unique, modern villas in popular beachside locations. - **Construction and Real Estate:** Demand for construction and real estate services to meet the growing need for modern, open-concept villas in beachside areas. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Local Stone-Based Beach Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casa-quinto-sol.md) - [Dramatic Clifftop Retreats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casa-yuri.md) - [Oceanside Modern Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ima-house.md) - [Treehouse-Style Tranquil Resorts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frida-escobedo.md) - [Interior Courtyard Mexican Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casa-ll.md) - [Panoramic Terraced Villas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/villa-95.md) - [Nature-Preserving Mexican Lake Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casa-santa-maria-del-oro.md) - [High Concrete Walled Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cesar-mancillas.md) - [Seaside Home Renovation](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casa-de-praia.md)